{"product_id":"bachmann-68205-amtrak-1000-ge-44-ton-switcher-sound-and-dcc","title":"Bachmann 68205 | GE 44-Ton Switcher - DCC Sound - Amtrak #1000 | HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBachmann 68205 GE 44-Ton Switcher\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Amtrak road number #1000 to your HO Scale layout in impressive detail, equipped with a Soundtraxx® Tsunami2™ DCC sound decoder right out of the box. Built between 1940 and 1956, the GE 44-Ton Switcher was designed to replace steam power in light freight and yard duties — and Bachmann’s model captures that compact, purposeful look with precision. Whether you’re running DCC or analog DC, this switcher is ready to go to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more HO Scale locomotives? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Scale Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Scale Track \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision motor and Soundtraxx® Hyperdrive2™ Advanced Motor Control for smooth, refined low-speed operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyperlight™ equipped headlights on both ends with Rule 17 dimming operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-mode Soundtraxx® Tsunami2™ DCC sound decoder — 16-channel polyphonic sound, 12 prime mover selections, 40+ horn options, 14 bells, cab chatter, Dynamic Digital Exhaust, and up to 28 functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers on both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied handrails, grab irons, brake hoses, uncoupling levers, horns, and windshield wipers — clear cab windows with painted engineer figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackened metal wheels with RP25 contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBachmann\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e68205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAmtrak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e#1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDCC Sound Equipped (Soundtraxx® Tsunami2™)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTransition Era \/ Modern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Curve Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e18\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e022899682051\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs DCC and sound already installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — this model comes factory-equipped with a Soundtraxx® Tsunami2™ DCC decoder with full sound. It also runs on standard analog DC layouts in dual-mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the minimum curve radius?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBachmann recommends an 18\" radius or larger for smooth operation of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sound features does the Tsunami2™ decoder include?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe decoder offers 12 prime mover selections, more than 40 horn options, 14 bells, cab chatter, Dynamic Digital Exhaust, sander and hand brake sounds, and up to 28 programmable functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this compatible with my DCC system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the Tsunami2™ decoder is dual-mode NMRA-compliant and works with all major DCC systems including Digitrax, NCE, Hornby, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48208652665087,"sku":"68205","price":242.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_b7e28bb3-1887-4f24-bdb8-e2bcce718a04.jpg?v=1771765536","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/bachmann-68205-amtrak-1000-ge-44-ton-switcher-sound-and-dcc","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}